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What can happen when you spend 24 hours on a bench outside in below-freezing temperatures? Well, for one, you could become miserably cold. Or for two, you could become miserably cold while having in-depth, informative conversations about homelessness with... Continue Reading »
Several years ago, Dr. Pepper ran a commercial featuring a young man demonstrating the extent of his love for a young lady through several undesirable actions. In the first scene, he feels the embarrassment of picking up “unmentionables” from... Continue Reading »
A South Carolina business found a unique way to support International Mission Board missionaries. Golf carts. The partnership began when an envelope bearing the STC Golf Cars logo and return address was delivered to the wrong desk at the... Continue Reading »
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” by William Cowper God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines, of never-failing skill; he... Continue Reading »
Theological truths remain unchanged regardless of the date on the calendar, as do many ministry realities. The context surrounding Christians and churches, however, is constantly changing. As pastors and church leaders think about ministering to their congregations and communities... Continue Reading »
As a pastor of 17 years and now Lifeway’s president and CEO, Ben Mandrell has seen increasing loneliness and a decreased sense of belonging among Christians. This growing trend is one of the main reasons why Mandrell wrote his... Continue Reading »
Psalm 119 teaches us that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. The message of the Bible is God’s amazing love for us, that He gave His only Son that... Continue Reading »
Celebrate African American and Black pioneers whose lives inspire the next generation to continue the work of solving the world’s greatest problem – lostness. The International Mission Board invites all Southern Baptists to recognize Feb. 2 as George Liele... Continue Reading »
Churchgoers may hear the Bible preached every Sunday, but their pastors also want them to engage with Scripture during the week. Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors (99 percent) say they encourage those in their church to read the Bible... Continue Reading »
Dwayne Milioni, pastor of Open Door Church in Raleigh, N.C., has a passion for God’s Word and a drive to see others develop that same love for Scripture. That desire led him to partner with Holman Bibles to develop... Continue Reading »
For more than 30 years, East Cooper Baptist Church has remained committed to missions locally and internationally. Members’ commitment includes getting the gospel to unreached people groups by supporting IMB missionaries. Throughout Dave Bruner’s tenure as missions pastor at... Continue Reading »
Intercessory prayer is an essential part of completing the Great Commission. God works through the prayers of Southern Baptists to impact lostness. The International Mission Board has seen it! This year, the IMB asked you to pray for some... Continue Reading »
Decision Making and the Will of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View (Multnomah, 2004) by Garry Friesen Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely certain of God’s specific will for your... Continue Reading »
In college, it seems every decision is a catastrophe — at least it is for those trying to decipher God’s will as if we’re Nicolas Cage in “National Treasure,” always looking for another clue. Two decisions that seemed catastrophic... Continue Reading »
I remember when I was a senior in high school and was gearing up to go to college to begin my pathway to becoming a heart surgeon. This had been a lifelong dream. No. Really. I had planned on... Continue Reading »
A few years ago, we were moving some things from my mother’s house, and I found a letter addressed to myself to be opened after 2016. Evidently, I wrote the letter in the summer of 1991 for a career... Continue Reading »
I vividly recall two pivotal conversations with pastors shortly after I surrendered to gospel ministry in the late-1990s. The conversations were pivotal because in them I was exposed to two divergent approaches to ministry and the Lord used them... Continue Reading »
“How young? I cannot give you a figure,” said Martha Childress in her deep Southern accent. She doesn’t remember how old she was when she started playing the piano, and then the organ, at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Easley,... Continue Reading »
For nearly 50 years, the churches of the South Carolina Baptist Convention have provided a gift for every inmate in the state prison system for Christmas. For inmates, the gift reminds them that people care about them. “Not only... Continue Reading »
Charleston Southern University will complete its second construction phase to fill out the 28,000-square-foot science and engineering building. In conjunction with CSU’s rapid growth in engineering and aeronautics, the board of trustees unanimously approved the next phase of the... Continue Reading »
Because this year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is the most important offering in the history of the International Mission Board, I am asking every church to give 10 percent more to the IMB this year than you gave last... Continue Reading »
Lisa Hamilton went from store to store, looking for cards depicting the Christmas story, but she couldn’t find any in the Southeast Asian country where she and her husband, Steve, serve. She did find beautifully designed 3D Christmas cards... Continue Reading »
As Americans make their Christmas plans, slightly less than half say they usually attend a church service during the holiday season. A Lifeway Research study finds U.S. adults are split on whether they’ll be at church sometime this Christmas... Continue Reading »
Chris lived in the shadow of a South Carolina Baptist steeple. He was lost. After years of decline, the church decided to be replanted. Pastor Ed Stewart birthed New Creation Baptist Church, one of our 34 funded church plants,... Continue Reading »
I write these words less than 24 hours from the closing gavel of our 2024 SCBaptist Convention at FBC Columbia. My heart is still swollen with gratitude to our God, love for our people, and hope for our future.... Continue Reading »
Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning When Life Feels Meaningless (Crossway) (Bible study for women) by Lydia Brownback Ecclesiastes is a weird book. When I preached through it verse-by-verse a few years ago at my church in Louisville, I told my congregation... Continue Reading »
Q&A With Becky, Alisa, Nan, and Teresa by MARY MARGARET FLOOK, Staff Writer Becky Kirby lost her husband in a car accident. Alisa Bridger lost her husband from unexpected cancer. Nan Stroud’s husband battled ongoing health issues and caught... Continue Reading »
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, America’s hotly contested presidential election was called for Republican Donald J. Trump, who now becomes presidents 45 and 47. After four years of leadership from a Democrat administration that pushed... Continue Reading »
Lifeway Christian Resources is launching its first-ever series of games by Lifeway Students, designed to deepen student ministry connections and conversations. “In this highly digital age that we live in, building authentic, meaningful friendships can be challenging, especially for... Continue Reading »
Someone recently asked me, “What does it mean to have people praying for you?” It’s a very timely question. You are about to pray for my ministry, Project 3000, and so many others as part of Week of Prayer... Continue Reading »
From passages at sea to airplanes, from shortwave radio to tape recordings, from smartphones to social media, the evolution of technology creates opportunities for greater gospel access among the nations. Now, more than ever before, Southern Baptists are in... Continue Reading »
Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves. A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10... Continue Reading »
When I hear the question, “Do I have any hope in this life?” I immediately take note of the severe pain from which this question arises. Those who know little trouble and only acute hardship do not ask such... Continue Reading »
I was recently posed a counseling-related scenario that forced me to think (which is always a good thing). If I’m putting the scenario into question form, it sounds something like this: “I have hurt my family through my selfish... Continue Reading »
The joy of working together for the glory of God was on display as a houseboat constructed of nearly 700,000 craft sticks floated on Lay Lake near Birmingham, Ala., on Nov. 7. The boat launch was the culmination of... Continue Reading »
All state ballot initiatives to legalize illicit drug use in the U.S. failed Nov. 5, and most gambling measures were also unpopular. But Nebraska approved the use of medical marijuana, and Missouri – the only state with a ballot... Continue Reading »
Florida became the first state to defeat a pro-abortion ballot initiative when voters on Tuesday (Nov. 5) rejected Amendment 4, which would have made abortion a constitutional right. Florida was one of 10 states with abortion initiatives on state... Continue Reading »
How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil (Baker) by D.A. Carson Personal tragedy and heartache. Accident, illness and infirmity. Drought, earthquake, tsunami. Terrorist atrocities. War, genocide, poverty, famine. All we have to do is live long enough,... Continue Reading »
How did Daniel of the Bible find contentment living in exile? Jesus healed a blind man; why didn’t He heal His best friend, Lazarus? Women from Eastern Europe grappled with these questions in trauma-focused discipleship groups led by IMB... Continue Reading »
While most of the world will celebrate October 31 as Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, some evangelicals will honor this day as Reformation Day. Why? On October 31, 1517, the soon-to-be great reformer Martin Luther nailed 95 theses—or debate... Continue Reading »
A coalition of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare policy leaders are urging dignified care for women and calling for accurate information surrounding pregnancy, pregnancy complications and state laws. The Women’s Healthcare Declaration urges professional medical organizations, state health agencies,... Continue Reading »
“Who is that? They’re not being very nice,” my 5-year-old son asked as he pointed at the TV. “Well, son, one of them will be the future president of the United States,” I said reluctantly. “You shouldn’t vote for... Continue Reading »
Southern Baptists have set aside Sunday, Nov. 10, to focus on caring for widows and orphans. Based on James 1:27, “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress... Continue Reading »
I miss being a pastor. Don’t get me wrong, I am confident in God’s calling on my life in this season, and I love it. Vanessa and I are very fulfilled, and there is nowhere we would rather be.... Continue Reading »
Disappointment About four years ago, I decided to take a discovery flight during Christmas break as a freshman in college. I sat in the Cessna 172R Skyhawk with my headset on ready to fly. I was instructed on how... Continue Reading »
What was once a major port for enslaved people is now a harbor for diaspora groups, and Southern Baptists are playing a key role. Diaspora refers to “the movement, migration, settlement or scattering of people away from one’s indigenous... Continue Reading »
Two Cities, Two Loves: Christian Responsibility in a Crumbling Culture (P&R) by James Montgomery Boice In A.D. 410, barbarian hordes attacked Rome, besieging it for months, ruthlessly sacking it and ultimately ending the Roman Empire. Losing the empire to... Continue Reading »
How often do your lost neighbors come to your house on their own initiative to connect with you? If your experience is anything like mine, the answer is essentially never. However, there is one exception: Halloween night. Halloween is... Continue Reading »
Americans are growing increasingly progressive in several areas of morality while also growing increasingly concerned about the current state of moral values and pessimistic about the future. According to the latest Gallup survey on moral issues, U.S. adults are... Continue Reading »
We are living in an age when politics seems to occupy more and more of our minds and hearts. There is a simple reason for that. The government was once a much simpler kind of affair with a relatively... Continue Reading »
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